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The Canyon Theatre Guild’s “West Side Story.” COURTESY PHOTO

Enjoy Local Live Theater Without Leaving the SCV 

This community is a vibrant hub for live performances, offering an array of opportunities for both audiences and performers. With institutions like the Canyon Theatre Guild producing full-scale productions each

Dragon boat paddling is “a great way to get active, make new friends and connect with others in the SCV,” said Team Dragon Eyes cofounder optometrist Dr. Paul Lin, of Valencia Eyecare Optometry. PHOTOS BY KAMRYN MARTELL / THE SIGNAL

Dragon Boats Are Fun for All Ages 

Dragon boat racing originated more than 2,000 years ago in China as part of a fertility ritual and festival. It involves teams of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson

Enjoy the outdoor ambiance next to San Diego Bay at the San Diego Food + Wine Festival. Photo San Diego Food + Wine Festival.

Food and Wine Festivals 

As the summer winds down and fall arrives, some of California’s favorite foodie festivals are being held before the end of the year. It’s time to add these events to

At Ubatuba Açaí Valencia you can design your favorite choice of bowl choosing from many bases and toppings. You can add as many as you like and create a unique combination that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. PHOTO BY HABEBA MOSTAFA / THE SIGNAL

Açaí  — The Healthier Alternative 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  The sun-drenched streets of Santa Clarita hum with energy, but nothing captures the city’s vibrant, health-conscious spirit quite like a spoonful of its signature

It’s summer and the time of year that thoughts turn to ice cream. ©AdobeStock

We All Scream for Ice Cream! 

It’s summer and the time of year when our thoughts turn to ice cream. The Santa Clarita Valley many great places to satisfy the urge for sweet, creamy ice cream

Fans of the cult classic “Twin Peaks” have the opportunity to visit iconic spots like the Double R Diner, home of that famous cherry pie and a “fine cup of coffee;” and the Great Northern Hotel, which overlooks Snoqualmie Falls. PHOTO ©SPENCER UHRIG

Movie and TV Film Locations Celebrated 

Many iconic movies and television shows that linger fondly in the memories of the American public continue to be celebrated in the locations where they were filmed, or set.  Most

Do you want to build a sandcastle? There are places to learn how to build one and many places to watch or participate in contents. ©AdobeStock

Do You Wanna Build a Sandcastle? 

Remember how much fun it was to take a plastic pail and shovel to the beach and spend hours in the sand building sandcastles? I remember being so upset when

Angeles National Forest has a system of OHV-designated routes that are open to four-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs and motorcycles and are identified by “designated route” signs. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Get Ready to Do Some Local Off-Roading 

With so much beautiful scenery in California, it’s not a surprise that off-roading is such an extremely popular hobby.  “Off-roading lets you drive somewhere you’ve never seen, meet people, make

Nothing says fair food like a hot and crunchy corn dog. Photo Pixabay.

Celebrate Summer — Its Fair Time! 

There’s just something magical about a county fair, it could be the exhibits, the rides or the fried food, but a county fair is always part nostalgia and part carefree